You Expect Me to Read This?

Here’s the thing about AI writing—and this is load-bearing—it’s not just bad, it’s a testament to badness.

Let me unpack this.

In today’s fast-paced content landscape, we’re all navigating an unprecedented tapestry of synthetic prose. But here’s the kicker: the problem isn’t just that AI writes poorly. It’s that it writes confidently poorly. Not just confidently, but relentlessly, and even cheerfully.

Why does this matter? Because every sentence gets the same little garnish.

First, let’s acknowledge the em-dash—that trusty workhorse of manufactured drama. Now that we’ve covered punctuation, let’s dive into rhythm. That said, it’s worth noting that the tricolon—you know, the rule of three—can sometimes potentially become a crutch.

And the fragments. For emphasis.

This isn’t just about style. It’s about soul.

Real writing delves into the messy, the asymmetric, the boring. AI writing? It’s a powerful, robust, game-changing engine of evenness—a glittering monument to having nothing to say and saying it beautifully.

So the next time you read something that feels just a little too polished, ask yourself: is this writing? Or is this a testament to the landscape we now navigate together?

Let that sink in.